As we reach the end of [December], I would like to take this opportunity to remind you of key deadlines, application requirements, and funding opportunities for Duke University’s Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Program.

Admissions Application Deadlines

The upcoming application deadline for the 2016-2017 academic year is:
January 30, 2016 (11:59 p.m. EST)

In addition, your recommenders should complete a form and upload a letter in support of your candidacy through the online system by these dates. More information is available on the How to Apply page of The Graduate School website. You can also click on the appropriate program above to set up and access your online application account.

Funding Opportunities

Duke’s MAT Program offers a number of funding opportunities, including merit- and need-based grants and fellowships. We encourage all applicants to apply for financial aid and to do so by the application deadline.

The Admissions Office will need to receive your test scores (e.g., GRE, TOEFL) by the application deadline as well.We look forward to reviewing your application, and we hope Duke’s MAT Program will be part of your plans for 2016.

I hope your first semester of the year ended well. I imagine you’re working on your graduate school applications. I wanted to encourage you to apply to our Molecular Medicine PhD Program at Case Western Reserve University. Our program’s main focus is to integrate medical training into a PhD program. Every student in the program has clinical co-mentor who oversees an independent study clinical experience during year 2 of the program. Otherwise, our program is oriented to training bench based scientists who can excel in translational research. After completing the program, you will receive a degree from Case Western Reserve University. Your CV will show a prestigious Case Western Reserve University degree and your research conducted at Cleveland Clinic. As you may know, this will set you up for many opportunities as you continue on with your career. I also wanted to add that all students receive free tuition, a $28,500 stipend, core textbooks, student health insurance, fitness membership, and a laptop. Our application deadline is 1/15/2016. Decisions regarding your application status will be mailed out quickly following the deadline. We will host an interview weekend on February 18-20th 2016. I hope to see your application and please let us know if you need any assistance. You can learn more about the program at http://www.lerner.ccf.org/molecmed/phd/admissions/. Have a terrific holiday season!

If you’re not graduating this May, please fill out the following form to stay up to date regarding our program.

While we already have a surprising number of science jobs listed by schools for the 2016-17 school year, we also have several good mid-year positions that have opened up for a variety of reasons.

If any of your talented chemistry majors are graduating this December, please consider forwarding this message to them.

It’s important to understand that that teacher certification is not necessarily required for these jobs, so please encourage your smart chemistry majors (and minors!) who have the potential to be servant-leaders in a classroom to apply.

Thank you for your consideration and we wish you all the best for the holidays!

Recruitment Fairs in 2016Washington: A Capitol Campaign, Saturday, February 6Virtual Fair: Texas Roundup, Friday, February 26Atlanta: Best of the South, Saturday, March 19Virtual Fair: Season Finale, Friday, April 8

The Center for Chemical Evolution (CCE) is currently recruiting students for our 10-week, paid summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program. We are seeking undergraduate students at all levels that have an interest in chemical sciences and research who are also U.S. Citizens or permanent residents. Students are paired with some of the leading research professors in a variety of chemistry disciplines. Interdisciplinary research areas include the study of chemical evolution and the chemistry associated with the origins of life.

The Center for Chemical Evolution is a National Science Foundation (NSF) Center for Chemical Innovation. Centers under this program are focused on productive collaborations to answer long term, fundamental challenges in chemistry. The CCE is working to understand how life may have emerged from chemistry.

The summer program dates vary depending on the adviser chosen. Possible research locations include Scripps Research Institute (San Diego, CA), Georgia Tech (Atlanta, GA), Furman University (Greenville, SC), and the University of South Florida (Tampa, FL).

The application deadline is Feb. 15, 2016. Participants are assigned to a research mentor, and are paid a minimum $4500 stipend in addition to a travel allowance; on-campus housing is provided.
Women, underrepresented minorities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

The MCW Graduate School is now taking applications for our Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR)! For over 30 years, SPUR has been providing students with hands-on research experience, critical thinking skills and personal/professional network growth. No prior research experience is required!

Our application deadline is February 1, 2016, and includes submission of official transcripts and two (2) letters of recommendation.

Please consider forwarding this message along to students and others who may be interested in learning more about SPUR. Contact us at spur@mcw.edu or 414-955-4402 to learn more!

The Colorado Center for Biorefining and Bioproducts (C2B2) is a research and education consortia that mobilizes student academic researchers and industry partners for the advancement of renewable bioenergy technologies.

Join C2B2 in the Rocky Mountains this summer for the 9th annual Research Experience for Undergraduates Program (C2B2 NSF/REU). The program will run May 21 to July 30, 2016!

Participants in this program will be researching biotechnology, bioproducts and biorefining through our research thrusts: